ZIP 85021 · Maricopa County

Phoenix, AZ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 85021, Phoenix, Arizona.

99.1%
Loss ratio
1.89%
Nonrenewal rate
#31 of 325
Arizona rank
2,166
Policies

The verdict

At $1,571/yr, Phoenix, AZ (ZIP 85021) sits in the 52nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 12% below the U.S. average.

$1,571
Avg premium (2022)
-12%
vs U.S. average
+8.6%
since 2018
52nd
national percentile

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,571/yr
+8.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
99.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.78%
Avg severity: $20,013
Nonrenewal Rate
1.89%
+45.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 85021 (Phoenix, AZ)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 85021 (Phoenix, AZ) at $1,571 per year for 2022 across approximately 2,166 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 85021 comes in 12% below, the 52nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Arizona statewide average is $1,226 per year; this ZIP sits 28% above that figure, ranking #31 of 325 tracked ZIPs in Arizona by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arizona is Phoenix (ZIP 85013) at $1,568, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 99.1%, insurers are operating on thin margins here in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 7.78%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,013. 1.89% of ZIP 85021 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 45.3% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 8.6% through 2022, ranging $1,447 to $1,571 with a 5-year average of $1,493, an annualized rate of +2.1% per year.

How to read these numbers

The figures on this page come from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office, which collects homeowners insurance premium and claims data directly from the largest property insurers in the country. Because the data is aggregated at the ZIP-code level and averaged across many policies, it describes the typical cost in an area rather than a quote for any single home. Two houses on the same street can pay very different premiums depending on their age, construction type, roof condition, prior claims, and the specific coverage limits and deductibles the homeowner selects. The loss ratio shows how much of every premium dollar insurers paid back out as claims; a ratio above one means carriers lost money locally, which often precedes rate increases or carrier exits. Rising nonrenewal and claim frequency reveal how stressed the local market has become. Use these figures to gauge the direction and scale of costs in your area, then request quotes from several licensed carriers before buying or renewing a policy. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How ZIP 85021 Compares

vs National Average
$1,571 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs Arizona Average
$1,571 vs $1,226
28% above state avg
National Percentile
52th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 85021, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,571
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 85021.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,447 -
2019 $1,463 +1.1%
2020 $1,473 +0.7%
2021 $1,509 +2.4%
2022 $1,571 +4.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,493
Premium Range
$1,447 - $1,571
Annual Change Rate
+2.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 85021

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 85021 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Arizona's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Arizona overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

FIO figures are ZIP-level market averages across the largest insurers (~80% of the market), not a quote for any single home. Request quotes from multiple licensed carriers before buying or renewing.

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 85021?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 85021 (Phoenix, AZ) averages $1,571 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 52nd percentile, #31 of 325 ZIPs in Arizona. Premiums have changed +8.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Phoenix, AZ?
In ZIP 85021, insurers report a 99.1% loss ratio, a 7.78% claims frequency, and a 1.89% nonrenewal rate, the 52nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 85021 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 85021 lands in the 52nd percentile: its $1,571/yr average is 12% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 85021?
ZIP 85021 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.89% in Arizona, a rise of 45.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 85021 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 85021 runs $1,447-$1,571 (5-year average $1,493). The annualized change rate is +2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 85021 compare to the Arizona state average?
ZIP 85021 runs 28% above the Arizona state average ($1,226/yr vs this ZIP's $1,571/yr), ranking #31 of 325 tracked ZIPs in Arizona by premium.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on U.S. Treasury FIO data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.